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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bloomington Dachshund Club celebrated its first birthday Thursday afternoon on Switchyard Park’s B-Line Trail when nearly a dozen dachshunds wore glitter party hats and enjoyed pup-cups made with Reddi-wip. Founder Kaitlyn Mason said the club, started on April 20, 2024, has grown to more than 315 members and plans to host more events in the future. Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ AAUP Bloomington condemned IU on July 3 for planning to eliminate, suspend or merge 249 academic programs and said the cuts ignore the concerns of faculty and students. The group demanded IU delay the changes so that affected departments can vote on their future—insisting on a return to transparent shared governance. The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ Indiana University Kids College expanded to six campuses, including IU Indianapolis, where middle schoolers explore college success and future careers in a free summer program. Local families value the camp for its hands-on projects + campus tours + interactive sessions that build confidence and help students prepare for college. Indiana University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington approved a $209K contract with Toole Design Group Tuesday night to study the 4.5-mile Rogers Street corridor—part of a safe streets initiative—while the Regional Development Council rejected two bids for the former IU Health hospital site to begin a process of democratizing neighborhood development. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ Today, Indiana law permits fireworks use from 10 a.m. until midnight while setting special hours from 5 p.m. until two hours after sunset from June 29 until July 9. Residents are urged to check local ordinances and practice safety—such as keeping water nearby—when celebrating. WTHR
- ➤ An underground electrical issue left the three-way stoplight at the Kirkwood and College avenues intersection out for a week in downtown Bloomington—city officials are using specialized services to locate the fault and expect to fix the light soon. Until then, drivers must stop at the posted stop signs at the busy corner. The Herald-Times
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Kids Camp
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Armstrong Stadium — Check website for pricing — A fun camp for kids to learn dribbling, passing, and shooting through engaging games.
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Trans-Miss Amateur Golf Championship
July 8th-11th — The Pfau Course — Entry may vary — Experience one of the longest-running amateur golf tournaments in the U.S. on a beautiful Midwestern course.
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12th Jim Richter Mandolin Camp for Rest of Us
8:55 p.m. — Grant Street Inn — Registration required via email — Embrace the joy of mandolin playing at this engaging camp.
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Picnic in the Park 2025
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Marci Jane Lewis Park — Free entry — Enjoy great food, networking, and fun at the annual community picnic with door prizes.
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Neurodegeneration Teacher Training
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — IU Health Bloomington Hospital — Registration required — Gain a comprehensive 20-hour dementia curriculum to support educators and the community.
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Girls Overnight Camp
Jul 18-20 — Sembower Field — Meals included — Enjoy two nights of fun, games, and training at this enriching camp experience.
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Hairbangers Ball
9:00 – 10:30 PM — The Bluebird — Check venue for entry — Rock out with iconic 80s hits from Guns N’ Roses, Mötley Crüe, and more.
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BTownVBC Open Gyms
5:30-7 p.m. — Wilkinson Hall — No ticket required — Participate in skill-building drills with expert coaches before tryouts.
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BTownVBC Open Gyms
5:30-7 p.m. — Wilkinson Hall — No tickets required — Improve your volleyball skills with practice drills before school and club tryouts.
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BTownVBC Open Gyms
5:30-7 p.m. — Wilkinson Hall — No cost — Sharpen your volleyball skills with engaging drills before tryouts.
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